064 - OFCI: Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed Simply Explained

Architect Exam Podcast · May 4, 2026 · 23m

OFCI (owner furnished, contractor installed) is one of those procurement methods that sounds simple until coordination breaks down on a real project. In this episode, Emily explains what OFCI means, how it compares to CFCI and OFOI, and why splitting the furnish-and-install responsibility creates real risks for owners, contractors, and architects.

We walk through the most common OFCI items you'll see on construction projects, the coordination challenges that come with owner-furnished materials including quantity estimation errors, delivery timing, trade coordination, chain of custody, and…